Many owners wonder whether fish such as salmon is safe for dogs to eat or whether the four-legged friends' diet should be limited to meat. In the following we will explain whether you can give your dog fish and what you have to pay attention to.
As semi-carnivores, dogs need a sufficient amount of animal proteins and fats. These can not only be provided by meat, but also by fish. The proteins contained in fish are usually wholesome and easily digestible.
In addition, many types of fish contain essential fatty acids and various vitamins, such as vitamin B12 and D, and minerals such as selenium and iron.
If you want to add a little variety to your dog's diet, fish is generally an excellent alternative to meat and suitable both as a main meal as well as a small treat between meals.
In principle, dogs can eat raw fish without any problems. Similar to barfing with raw meat, it also goes for fish that perfect hygiene and uninterrupted cooling are very important in order to keep the amount of germs and the associated health risks for humans and animals low.
Incidentally, the bones in most fish are very flexible and therefore harmless in their raw state. They usually only become a choking hazard once the fish has been cooked and the bones have hardened as a result. If you want to give your dog cooked or fried fish to eat, you should remove any bones as diligently as possible.
Salmon is one of the fish that dogs can eat. Salmon is not only good for dogs because of its protein. It is also characterised by its high content of important omega-3 fats.
In some regions of Canada salmon is even part of the diet of wolves, who turn out to be surprisingly skilled fishers in autumn and benefit from the valuable nutrients of the high-fat fish.
If you plan to give your dog raw fish, be aware that some species contain the enzyme thiaminase. Thiaminase can destroy vitamin B1 (thiamine) in the animal's body and thus cause deficiency symptoms if consumed in large quantities.
Certain types of fish, such as herring, pike-perch and carp, should therefore either only be given in small quantities if fed raw or cooked thoroughly in order to neutralise the thiaminase they contain.
In addition to our varieties with meat such as chicken and lamb or with our hypoallergenic insect protein, you will of course also find dog food with fish. Bellfor Wildbach-Schmaus is a grain-free dry food with 71 percent fresh fish (wild salmon and brown trout) that your four-legged friend will definitely love.
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Alternatively, our dog food with fish is also available as a cold-pressed Forstbach-Schmaus for large dogs. Thanks to the cold pressing process, the kibble in the stomach of the four-legged friend does not swell as much as conventional dry food and therefore reduces the risk of gastric torsion, which large breeds are more prone to.
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As you can see, there is generally no reason to deny a dog fish. Most types of fish are easily digestible sources of high-quality proteins, important fats and various micronutrients.
If you want to ensure that your dog is supplied with all the necessary nutrients when eating fish, our tasty, grain-free dry food with salmon and brown trout is the prefect choice.
We are convinced that your four-legged friend will love our dog food with fish.
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